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Former leader forced out, says ex
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Former Labour councillor Rob Roche has resigned from the party, citing concerns over the forced removal of long-time Luton council leader Hazel Simmons. Roche and five other councillors have formed an independent alliance, leaving the council under no-overall control.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Amy Holmes Bedfordshire political reporter Amy Holmes/BBC Rob Roche said he has left the Labour Party after seven years over the way Hazel Simmons was treated A former Labour councillor said he was driven to quit the party after the authority's leader was "forced out".
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